Loading map...

1944 Map of Lucerne

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Lucerne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Lake Chelan dominates this mid-century survey, serving as the primary transport corridor for the isolated settlements and mining operations of north-central Washington. The settlement of Lucerne sits at the mouth of Railroad Creek, acting as a gateway to the high peaks of the Chelan Mountains and the interior of the Wenatchee National Forest. Evidence of early industrial activity is found at the Edi Mine near Riddle Peaks, while the mapped Steamer Route to Chelan underscores the reliance on waterborne travel before extensive road networks penetrated these steep drainages.

The topography is defined by sharp elevation changes, from the depths of the lake up to Cardinal Peak and the Devils Smoke Stack. Smaller upland water bodies like Domke Lake and Myrtle Lake are scattered throughout the high basins. For researchers, the map preserves the location of seasonal or vanished sites like Cedar Camp and Moore, along with established landmarks like Horton Butte and Domke Falls.